1984 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic | 146 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
