1996 Acura NSX vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 360 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
