1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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, 2009 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Alfa 6 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |