1993 Acura NSX vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 465 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Acura NSX | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Acura | Fiat |
Model | NSX | 1200 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |