1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 596 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
Because 1956 Abarth 750 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 1956 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 750 | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 54 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |