2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 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 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 166 | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 50 L |