1992 Acura NSX vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina 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 173 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Acura NSX weights approximately 420 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Acura NSX | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |