2005 Honda NSX vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
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 Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter 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 178 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 635 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | NSX | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
