1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 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 33 Stradale. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 33 Stradale (183 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2012 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 33 Stradale Civic
Year Released 1967 2012
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 138 HP
Torque 183 Nm 174 Nm
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1000 mm 1460 mm


 

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