1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 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 124 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 110 | NSX |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |