1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1985 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 145 | Accord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |