2000 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 2000 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |