1995 Acura NSX vs. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 277 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
Model | NSX | 2600 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |