2006 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
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 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 475 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.
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 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 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 166 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic | 166 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |
