1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Giulia (190 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
