2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 129 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 146 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1910 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |