1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ 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 SZ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | SZ | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
