2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1998 Honda Today

To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 655 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alfa Romeo GT 1998 Honda Today
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model GT Today
Year Released 2007 1998
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 655 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 6500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1400 mm


 

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