1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 1750 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |