1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Honda Z
To start off, 1974 Honda Z is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Z, 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Honda Z | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Z |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |
