1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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 (156 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Alfa 6 | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |