1995 Acura NSX vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 410 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | NSX | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
