1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpine A 610 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 (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1991 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine A 610 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 610 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1170 mm |
