2007 Honda NSX vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 515 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 2007 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 2007 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda NSX | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |