2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 198 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2010 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 159 (400 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 159 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |