2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo GT 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 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 GT weights approximately 183 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GT | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
