1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 78 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 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ 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 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ 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:
1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | SZ | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |