2000 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 244 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (276 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 662 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | 917 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 798 kg |