1977 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ferrari 456 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 1993 Ferrari 456. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Civic | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Honda | Ferrari |
| Model | Civic | 456 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 110 L |
