1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Honda Civic (124 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Spider | Civic |
Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 124 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |