1963 Honda S500 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500.
Because 1963 Honda S500 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 1963 Honda S500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera, 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | S500 | Brera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
