1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 29 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 474 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, 2001 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Honda CR-V 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 | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
