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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Honda | Ferrari |
Model | Civic | 458 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |