1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 188 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Life |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 31 L |