1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 117 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
Because 1953 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 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1157 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |