2002 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 355 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | Electra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
