2001 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 560 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTV | Life |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
