1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola and 1996 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Nuvola | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
