1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 294 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.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |