2004 Acura NSX vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 505 kg more than 2004 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Acura | Oldsmobile |
| Model | NSX | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3230 mm |
