2000 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 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 139 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura NSX weights approximately 465 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. 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 (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | NSX | 131 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
