1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 84 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000.
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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 2600 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
