2001 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 423 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 77 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |