1999 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Buick GS
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 166 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1970 Buick GS | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | GS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
