1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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 (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
