1995 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | NSX | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |