2002 Honda City vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (183 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 673 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | City | 159 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
