1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |