1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 190 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
Because 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia 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 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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.
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1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1280 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 50 L |