2002 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura NSX weights approximately 37 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. 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 (304 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (260 Nm). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | Centauri |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
