1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 38 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 843 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, 2003 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, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2003 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Accord |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |