2001 Acura NSX vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century 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 323 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century.
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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1974 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Century |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
