1998 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 310 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen 411. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1972 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | NSX | 411 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
