2003 Acura NSX vs. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 2003 Acura NSX is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 475 kg more than 2003 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura NSX | 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | NSX | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
