1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |