1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 595 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 127 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 127 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1047 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
