1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 960 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 595 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 595 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1430 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
