1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2001 Honda Civic

To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 420 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ferrari Testarossa 2001 Honda Civic
Make Ferrari Honda
Model Testarossa Civic
Year Released 1986 2001
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4941 cc 1672 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 153 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 94.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2580 mm


 

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