2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 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 GT (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | GT | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |