1997 Honda NSX vs. 1975 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 285 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR6. 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 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 1975 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | NSX | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
