1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1981 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 145 | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1333 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |