1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1975 Honda Life
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 644 kg more than 1975 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1975 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Life |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
