1999 Acura NSX vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 554 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | NSX | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
