1998 Acura NSX vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP) has 238 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | NSX | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
