1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Honda Z
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1971 Honda Z were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 480 kg more than 1971 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Z, 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Z. (30 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Honda Z | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Z |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 30 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 57.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |