1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Honda Integra
To start off, 1988 Honda Integra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Honda Integra. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Integra weights approximately 380 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Integra, 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, 1988 Honda Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Integra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
