1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 549 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda Legend (300 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | Legend |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
