1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 278 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1997 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 75 | NSX |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |