1993 Honda NSX vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 164 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 138 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Volvo 164. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 164. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | 164 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
