2003 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |