1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 632 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2005 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Alfa 6 | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2102 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |