1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 2600 | NSX |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |