2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 138 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (193 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Spider | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |