2012 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, both 2012 Honda Civic and 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 61 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (250 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Civic | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Civic | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1294 kg | 1355 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |