1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB would be higher. At 1,850 cc, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 2005 Honda Civic
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 328 GTB Civic
Year Released 1984 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1850 cc 1672 cc
Horse Power 238 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 149 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83.1 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.6 mm 94 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 1182 kg
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 50 L


 

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