2000 Acura NSX vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 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 | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
