1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 590 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.

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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2005 Honda Accord 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. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alfa Romeo 33 2005 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 33 Accord
Year Released 1990 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 83 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 347 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 22.0:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 172 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.8 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.2 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 65 L


 

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