1999 Honda NSX vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
