1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 105 kg more than 1987 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 75 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
