1997 Acura NSX vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Acura NSX weights approximately 425 kg more than 1980 Lada 1200. 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, 1997 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Acura | Lada |
| Model | NSX | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
