2008 Honda NSX vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 830 kg more than 1973 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
