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 1,745 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 204 kg more than 2005 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 GT (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 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
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1745 cc 1492 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1096 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 50 L


 

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