1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 435 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2005 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Giulietta Civic
Year Released 1960 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1684 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 52 HP 99 HP
Torque 94 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 875 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 50 L