Outside of safety, a big area where modern cars hold superiority over classic cars is in the area of NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness). Today’s vehicles boast much quieter interiors, allowing for more comfortable rides and quality listening experience for the sound system. The same improvements in sound damping and acoustic barrier technology benefiting modern cars can easily be applied to classic cars and trucks to improve ride quality and driving experience. Without ruining the classic looks and feel people enjoy about old cars.
The basic source of NVH is when a vehicle’s body panels are caused to vibrate. This comes from multiple sources such as exhaust and engine noise, noise and vibration created by the drivetrain, and road noise created by
