1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 860 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 1992 Ferrari 456 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 1992 Ferrari 456. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 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:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 456 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |
