1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1970 Honda N III is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 2600 | N III |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
