2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 355 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 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 | 1615 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |