1981 Ferrari 208 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 685 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 208 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 208 | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |