2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 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 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 393 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 166 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 166 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 50 L |