2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2005 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 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |