1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 475 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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, 1992 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1992 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfasud | Accord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
