1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 2600 | SSM |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
