2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTV | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
