1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 27 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1972 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 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz, 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz. 2012 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Jazz |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 42 L |