1999 Acura NSX vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 16 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1999 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1999 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | NSX | Polara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
