1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 2600 | Today |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
