1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1993 Honda Accord

To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.

Because 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Honda Accord (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo GTA 1993 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model GTA Accord
Year Released 1967 1993
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 153 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1390 mm


 

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