2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |