1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 31 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 35 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 258 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2004 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. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Life |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |