1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1999 Honda Life

To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.

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