1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 129 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
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 146 (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 146 | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |