1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Ferrari 348 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 1990 Ferrari 348. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

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