2001 Acura NSX vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 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 317 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 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 (304 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | 2600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 47 L |
