1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo

To start off, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo 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 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo.

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 Fuya Jo, 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, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo (149 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Fuya Jo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo 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 Fuya Jo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2001 Honda Fuya Jo
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Giulietta Fuya Jo
Year Released 1978 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1357 cc 995 cc
Horse Power 93 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 149 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 840 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2370 mm


 

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