1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 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 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1987 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:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 75 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
