2005 Honda NSX vs. 1965 Steyr 500D

To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D 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 257 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 965 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.

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