2002 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 8 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 251 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic | 147 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
