2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 201 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |