2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 2,492 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 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 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo 166 2012 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 166 Civic
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 173 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Natural Gas (CNG)
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 1320 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 30 L


 

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