1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 300 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1965 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 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |