2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic 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 1 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 625 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2010 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |