1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Fiat Dino. 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, 2007 Honda NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Dino | NSX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
