2000 Honda NSX vs. 1962 Innocenti 950
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 675 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1962 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Honda | Innocenti |
| Model | NSX | 950 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2040 mm |
