2000 Acura NSX vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 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, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | DeVille |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3300 mm |
