2001 Acura NSX vs. 1982 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Cressida 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 376 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Cressida.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1982 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
