2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 670 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 2008 Maserati Coupe 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 2008 Maserati Coupe. 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Civic | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
