2007 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Because 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |