1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 164 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (149 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | Accord |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1355 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |