1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1977 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
