2007 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 70 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 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 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. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic | 156 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
