1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1995 Acura NSX
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 912 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1995 Acura NSX | |
| Make | Abarth | Acura |
| Model | 600 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3178 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
