1995 Acura NSX vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 147 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | 260 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
