1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 82 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Accord |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |