1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 372 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Because 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 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 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Civic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
