1999 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 734 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1999 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1999 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 1976 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpine |
| Model | NSX | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
