1995 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1995 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 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 Spider (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Spider | Accord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |