1987 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 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. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 977 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |