1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, 1996 Honda NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda NSX weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1800 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
