1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 1,369 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (104 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 145 | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1369 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |