2002 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 660 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. 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 (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 1978 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | NSX | 1302 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
