1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Alfasud | Life |
Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |