1996 Acura NSX vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 840 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpine |
| Model | NSX | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2110 mm |
