1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 300 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Giulietta (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulietta | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |