1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Because 1966 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | Civic |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
