1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 5 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 64 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTA | S500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |