1991 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
