2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 322 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 159 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 159 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |