1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1975 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 216 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1975 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfasud | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
