2007 Honda NSX vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 85 kg more than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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 (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Honda | Willys-Overland |
| Model | NSX | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
