1998 Acura NSX vs. 1971 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 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 164 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1971 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Acura | Alpine |
Model | NSX | A 110 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 204 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 | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2140 mm |