2002 Honda NSX vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 224 kg more than 1979 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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda NSX | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | NSX | 131 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |