1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Spider | S2000 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |