2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Ferrari 360 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 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 360 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1668 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
