2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1980 Honda Accord

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1980 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 156 1980 Honda Accord
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 156 Accord
Year Released 2006 1980
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1602 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 77.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 890 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 50 L


 

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