1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP) has 270 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 925 kg more than 1959 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 500 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
