1998 Honda NSX vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 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 229 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | NSX | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
