1969 Honda S600 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 225 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | S600 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 71 L |
