1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 56 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Because 1963 Abarth 1600 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 1963 Abarth 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 1600 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2210 mm |
