1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 31 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 430 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Accord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |