1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 430 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 375 Indy | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2630 mm |