2000 Honda NSX vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 644 kg more than 1969 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 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 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 | 1370 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |