1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1970 Honda S800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTA | S800 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 70 mm |
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 | 710 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 |