1981 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Accord | 155 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
