1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1993 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 384 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, 1993 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord 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 | 1993 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
