1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 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 295 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 479 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 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, 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 456 | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 50 L |