1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 16 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1981 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Accord |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |