1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTA | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |