2007 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 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. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic | 75 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
