1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1998 Acura NSX
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1998 Acura NSX | |
| Make | Abarth | Acura |
| Model | 1300 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2540 mm |
