1997 Honda NSX vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
