1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ferrari 308. 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 308 | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |