1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Honda Capa
To start off, 1999 Honda Capa is newer by 25 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Capa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Capa weights approximately 70 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, 1999 Honda Capa, 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 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa. 1999 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Capa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
