1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 45 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 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 373 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, 2008 Honda Jazz, 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, 2008 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2008 Honda Jazz 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. 2008 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1013 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |
