2000 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 366 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 166 | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |