1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1998 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. (136 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000.
Because 1998 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |