1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (111 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1974 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 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Concerto |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 136 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |