2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 50 L |
