1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Honda Capa
To start off, 2001 Honda Capa is newer by 23 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 1,570 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 11 more horse power than 2001 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Capa weights approximately 9 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2001 Honda Capa, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Capa. 2001 Honda Capa 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. 2001 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2001 Honda Capa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | Capa |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |