1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1975 Honda Z
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle and 1975 Honda Z were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1975 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle 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 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Z, 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1975 Honda Z | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Eagle | Z |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
