1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Honda Fit

To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 45 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, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 491 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, 2009 Honda Fit, 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit 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 2009 Honda Fit
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Giulia Fit
Year Released 1964 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 105 HP 117 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 16.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 40 L


 

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