1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 765 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 288 GTO | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |