1976 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
