1974 Honda Life vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 776 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Life | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Life | 147 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |