1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. Both 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2002 Honda CR-V are equipped with a 1,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda CR-V weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.

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