1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Honda Capa
To start off, 1999 Honda Capa is newer by 36 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 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Capa weights approximately 440 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, 1999 Honda Capa, 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, 1999 Honda Capa (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Capa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1999 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Capa |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
