1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 41 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 32 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 139 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, 2011 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Berlina | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |