1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ferrari 308 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 1980 Ferrari 308. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 308 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 308 | Civic |
Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |