2000 Honda NSX vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 Simca 1300. 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 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | NSX | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
