1998 Acura NSX vs. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2390 mm |
