2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 147 2010 Honda Civic
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model 147 Civic
Year Released 2006 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1909 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 138 HP
Torque 305 Nm 174 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm