2001 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, both 2001 Honda Civic and 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 147 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |