1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 295 kg more than 1967 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (170 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | S600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
