2004 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo GT and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 261 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT (206 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo GT | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
