1990 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1990 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (264 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 164 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
