1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 1900 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
