1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfasud | Accord |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
