2000 Honda NSX vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 152 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 400 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
