2001 Acura NSX vs. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 2001 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | 2600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
