2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 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 GTV (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GTV | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |