2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 280 kg more than 2006 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 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |