1990 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 580 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | NSX | L |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
