2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2009 Honda Civic

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 456 kg more than 2009 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 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo 166 2009 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 166 Civic
Year Released 2005 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1129 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 50 L


 

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