1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1973 Honda 145
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 145 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (136 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1973 Honda 145 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 166 | 145 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2260 mm |