2005 Acura NSX vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2005 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1957 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3110 mm |
