1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 530 kg more than 1955 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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | NSX |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |