1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, 2006 Honda S2000 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda S2000 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTV6 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
