1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Because 1969 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 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Dino | Civic |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
