1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint weights approximately 18 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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, 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Sprint | Civic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
