2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 596 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 Ferrari 599 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 599. 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 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 599 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 599 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 50 L |