1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Civic weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1966 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 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Civic |
Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |