1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 204 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | SZ | NSX |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |