1993 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 218 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 590 kg more than 1971 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |
