1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 1998 Honda SSM is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1998 Honda SSM | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Junior | SSM |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |