1970 Abarth 595 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 728 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Abarth 595 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 1970 Abarth 595. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1970 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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