1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Honda Life
To start off, 1973 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Life, 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Life |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |
