1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Because 1988 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 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 75 | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |