1958 Abarth 500 vs. 2001 Acura NSX

To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP) has 460 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500.

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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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