1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 85 kg more than 1966 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTA | S600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |
