1995 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | NSX | 66 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |