1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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 33 (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |