1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1988 Honda Civic

To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1988 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, 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 1988 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 1750 Civic
Year Released 1967 1988
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 122 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 114 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1038 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2510 mm