1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 65 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
