1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 635 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310. 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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| 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 | 825 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
