1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfa 6 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
