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 1,779 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 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. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
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 33 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 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 | 1779 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |