2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 156 (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |