1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 134 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 2600 | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |