1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 365 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 145 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
