1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 127 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | NSX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
