1987 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 183 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 33 (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 977 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
