1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 286 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 1967 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 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GT | Civic |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |