1998 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-4 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 177 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Acura | Mazda |
Model | NSX | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |