1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda NSX weights approximately 458 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2003 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | NSX |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
