1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 109 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Because 1968 Ferrari Dino 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 1968 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari Dino | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | Dino | Civic |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1460 mm |