1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 704 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. 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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110. 2002 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 2002 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 110 | NSX |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |