1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2003 Honda Z
To start off, 2003 Honda Z is newer by 13 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 1,777 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Z 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z. 2003 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2003 Honda Z | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Z |
Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |