1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Honda Accord
To start off, 1976 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Honda Accord weights approximately 27 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord, 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, 1976 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | Accord |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |