1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 790 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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 (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 850 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
