1977 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 has automatic transmission and 1977 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1977 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Accord | 164 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
