1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 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 208 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda NSX weights approximately 681 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 750 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
