1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 908 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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 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 2009 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 145 Accord
Year Released 1996 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1370 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 102 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1135 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2810 mm