2008 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 254 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century. 1971 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda NSX | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | NSX | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |