1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 141 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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, 1981 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | Accord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |