1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Honda NSX

To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 515 kg more than 1961 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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1998 Honda NSX
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Giulietta NSX
Year Released 1961 1998
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 100 HP 290 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7100 RPM
Torque 114 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
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 855 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 39 L 60 L


 

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