2001 Acura NSX vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |
