1992 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 80 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 164.
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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 164 | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |