2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 147 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
