1990 Honda NSX vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Cressida 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 164 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 189 kg more than 1981 Toyota Cressida. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
