2000 Acura NSX vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 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 180 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | NSX | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
