2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 595 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 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 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:
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 159 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |