1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Ferrari 456. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 456 | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |