2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ferrari 458 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 2013 Ferrari 458. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Honda | Ferrari |
| Model | Civic | 458 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |
