2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 674 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 2001 Ferrari 456M 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 2001 Ferrari 456M. 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ferrari 456M 2005 Honda Civic
Make Ferrari Honda
Model 456M Civic
Year Released 2001 2005
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5473 cc 1492 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 436 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 7250 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 139 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1096 kg
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 50 L


 

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