1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina.
Because 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina 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 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Berlina | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |