2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 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 159 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 159 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |