1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1987 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 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 75 | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |