1999 Honda NSX vs. 2003 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2003 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. 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, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (315 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (310 Nm). This means 2003 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2003 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | NSX | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
