1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 145 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
