1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 560 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |