1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1975 Honda Life
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo GT and 1975 Honda Life were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Life, 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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1975 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GT | Life |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 50.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |