1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 1750 | Civic |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |