2005 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 130 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (305 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1976 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Acura | Avanti |
| Model | NSX | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
