1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 16 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 1020 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Accord |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |