2001 Acura NSX vs. 1978 Mazda 626

To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 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 387 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626.

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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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