1995 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Honda Accord

To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 4 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.

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, 2002 Honda Accord (289 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Alfa Romeo GTV 2002 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model GTV Accord
Year Released 1995 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66.2 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1434 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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