1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.

Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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