1997 Acura NSX vs. 1990 Alpine A 610
To start off, 1997 Acura NSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1997 Acura NSX.
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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura NSX | 1990 Alpine A 610 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpine |
| Model | NSX | A 610 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
