2002 Honda NSX vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 504 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda NSX | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | NSX | 1430 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |