1995 Acura NSX vs. 1966 Fiat 850
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 771 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. 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 (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1966 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | NSX | 850 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2010 mm |
