1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (143 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 288 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 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:
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |