1999 Alfa Romeo Bella vs. 2000 Honda Civic

To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (223 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic.

Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (282 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Alfa Romeo Bella 2000 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Bella Civic
Year Released 1999 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 223 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 282 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1470 mm


 

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