1993 Honda NSX vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore. 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
