1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1994 Honda Accord

To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alfa Romeo 33 1994 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 33 Accord
Year Released 1990 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1490 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1390 mm


 

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