1996 Acura NSX vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | NSX | 124 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
