1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2013 Honda Civic

To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 147 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.

Because 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 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 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo 90 2013 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 90 Civic
Year Released 1984 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Torque 203 Nm 174 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87.9 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.3 mm 87 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.6:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1227 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2670 mm