1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 204 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 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 1977 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (264 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | Dino | Civic |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 264 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |