1998 Honda NSX vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | 66 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
