2005 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 710 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. 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 (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
