1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Alfasud | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |