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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 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 164 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 1900 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1264 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
