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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 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 | 3179 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |