Car comparison

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6vsAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo GTV (916)

3.0 V6

218 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2002-2003
VS

Acura RSX

2.0 i 16V Type S

212 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
218hp163kW
212hp158kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
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Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
88.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,285mm169in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,499mm59in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,486mm59in
Trunk volume
155L
504L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V66,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S7,800 rpm7,000 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
31.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6 has 6 hp more than Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
194 Nm
143 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
248 km/h
154 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V66.7 s
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S6.2 s

Although Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6 has more power, Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
218 hp
163 kW
6.7 s
248 km/h
154 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGTV (916)3.0 V6AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
218 hp
163 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
155 L
5.5 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) 3.0 V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 71 Nm more
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 349 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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