1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTA | Life |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
