2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 147 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1968 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |