1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 145 | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |