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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 405 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |