1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo 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 Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Honda S600 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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 Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Scarabeo | S600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 35 L |
