1990 Ginetta G32 vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ginetta G32. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ginetta G32 would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ginetta G32 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 424 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G32.

Because 1990 Ginetta G32 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 Ginetta G32. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ginetta G32. (145 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ginetta G32. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Ginetta G32 has manual transmission. 1990 Ginetta G32 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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