1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 2600 | Life |
Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |