1959 Abarth 500 vs. 2000 Acura NSX
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 41 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 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 1130 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, 2000 Acura NSX (305 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 2000 Acura NSX | |
| Make | Abarth | Acura |
| Model | 500 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 223 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2540 mm |
