2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2004 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |