1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 136 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
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, 2003 Honda Civic (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
