2002 Acura NSX vs. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179

To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura NSX weights approximately 330 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.

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