2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 GT (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GT | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |