1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 730 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | NSX |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |