1985 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 2001 Honda Civic

To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 352 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Alfa Romeo Arna 2001 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Arna Civic
Year Released 1985 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1490 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 94 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.2 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 920 kg 1272 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 4180 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2640 mm


 

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