1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Life |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
