1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 11 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 (94 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 205 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade. 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, 1980 Honda Ballade, 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 (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 1980 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Ballade |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |