2002 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2002 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV (385 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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