1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 4 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Because 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 75 | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |