1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 1,799 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 536 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, 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 1600 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1799 cc |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2710 mm |
