1990 Alfa Romeo 75 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 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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, 2012 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 75 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1177 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
