2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2002 Honda NSX

To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda NSX would be higher. Both 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal and 2002 Honda NSX are equipped with a 3,179 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX.

Because 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2002 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal 2002 Honda NSX
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Kamal NSX
Year Released 2003 2002
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3179 cc 3179 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 286 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7100 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 93.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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