1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 245 kg more than 1969 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | S600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |