1996 Honda NSX vs. 1945 Simca 5
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Simca 5 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1945 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1945 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 810 kg more than 1945 Simca 5. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 1945 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | NSX | 5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1945 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |
