1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 520 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Because 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
