1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 13 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (165 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 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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