2005 Alfa Romeo 159 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 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 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 159 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 159 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |