2008 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 64 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Civic | 2600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2584 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
