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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
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 | 1597 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |