2004 Acura NSX vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 773 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura NSX | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | NSX | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 103.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3380 mm |