2003 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GT and 2003 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 284 kg more than 2003 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 GT (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GT | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
