1995 Acura NSX vs. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 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 213 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 164. (207 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
Because 1995 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 164. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | 164 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
