1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Honda S800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 75 | S800 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 156 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 | 1206 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |