2000 Acura NSX vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1969 Pontiac GTO. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 175 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (542 Nm). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | NSX | GTO |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
