1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 485 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1994 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Civic |
Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |