1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Honda S2000
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. Both 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1999 Honda S2000 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1999 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Alfa 6 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |