1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
