1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1970 Honda S800 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. 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, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulietta | S800 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
