2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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) has 298 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 450 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 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, 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari 456M | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 456M | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 540 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |