1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2008 Honda Fit

To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.

Because 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit, 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 2008 Honda Fit
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 1750 Fit
Year Released 1967 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1778 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 89.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 41 L


 

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