1993 Honda Civic Del Sol vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic Del Sol | 164 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
