2000 Acura NSX vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep 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 173 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep. (103 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.
Because 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Jeep |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
