1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 36 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 936 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Accord (264 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Accord |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |