1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 449 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, 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 1600 | Civic |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2710 mm |