2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (261 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic | 146 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
