1986 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1986 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,717 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33. (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1717 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
