2000 Acura NSX vs. 1972 Fiat 500
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1972 Fiat 500. 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, 2000 Acura NSX (305 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1972 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | NSX | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 1850 mm |
