2006 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. 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 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 33 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 67.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |