1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 240 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 75 | Legend |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
