1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Life |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2090 mm |