2002 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 351 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 166 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |