1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | NSX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| 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 | 103 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
