1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 935 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 500 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 257 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 | 445 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
