2000 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 125 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | NSX | Camaro |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |