1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTV | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
