2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 147 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |
