1996 Fiat Armadillo vs. 1996 Honda NSX
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Armadillo and 1996 Honda NSX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Armadillo weights approximately 4 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda NSX (294 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (200 Nm). This means 1996 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. 1996 Fiat Armadillo has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Fiat Armadillo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Armadillo | 1996 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Armadillo | NSX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2977 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2540 mm |
