2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 289 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 2006 Ferrari F430 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 2006 Ferrari F430. 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F430 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
