1997 Honda NSX vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica 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 202 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 400 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. 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 (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda NSX | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Celica |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |