1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 125 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 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Life |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
