1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 28 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 75 | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
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 | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |