1995 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX. 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | NSX | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
