1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2008 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 164 | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |