2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |