2000 Acura NSX vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 2000 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura NSX | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Acura | Fiat |
Model | NSX | 850 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2040 mm |