2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 147 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |