2005 Honda NSX vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 435 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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 (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | NSX | 404 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
