2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 11 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |