2005 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | Jarama |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
