1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 962 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | Civic |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |