1998 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 188 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
Model | NSX | Spider |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
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 | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 67.5 mm |
Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 174 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 Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2260 mm |