1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |