1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |