2008 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Maserati Mexico

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 1966 Maserati Mexico 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 1966 Maserati Mexico. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1966 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1966 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1966 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Civic 1966 Maserati Mexico
Make Honda Maserati
Model Civic Mexico
Year Released 2008 1966
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1797 cc 4136 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 256 HP
Torque 174 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2650 mm


 

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