1998 Acura NSX vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | NSX | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
