1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1997 Ferrari F355 and 1997 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ferrari F355 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 1997 Ferrari F355. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1997 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F355 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
