1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 315 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | S600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |