1990 Honda NSX vs. 1965 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 885 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.

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