1999 Acura NSX vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1999 Acura NSX.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | 62 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3210 mm |
