2006 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic | 164 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
