1998 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph TR6 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 @ 7100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1973 Triumph TR6. (123 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph TR6.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Acura | Triumph |
| Model | NSX | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| 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 | 291 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2250 mm |
