1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 173 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 614 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | NSX |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |