2004 Acura NSX vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 355 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1978 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | Electra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
