2005 Honda NSX vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 745 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2005 Honda NSX (284 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | NSX | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
