1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 531 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | N III |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 57.8 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 41 L |