2001 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
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 (304 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Acura | Plymouth |
| Model | NSX | Volare |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
