1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | V6 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
