2000 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. (155 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 316 kg more than 2001 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
