2006 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 156 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 3177 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 63 L |