1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 31 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1400 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
