2002 Acura NSX vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura NSX weights approximately 567 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2002 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2002 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 863 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
