1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1974 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Life, 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Life |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |
