2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
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 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | 166 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2959 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 72.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |