1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 460 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 1951 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 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 375 Indy | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2690 mm |
