1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 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 33 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
