1953 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 279 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider.
Because 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider 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 340 Spider. 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 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider 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.
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1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 340 Spider | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1129 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |