1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 24 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 396 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, 1990 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
