2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2005 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | NSX |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |