2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 408 kg more than 2011 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 Brera (400 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Brera | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |