2000 Acura NSX vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3380 mm |
