1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 370 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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 Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | Today |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |