1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ferrari Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Dino | Civic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
