1980 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 566 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ascari A10 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ascari A10 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 2009 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Honda | Ascari |
| Model | Civic | A10 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2636 mm |
