1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 8 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 75 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
