1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 50 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTA | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 73 L |
