1992 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Acura NSX weights approximately 596 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1992 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
