2009 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 38 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
Because 1965 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 1965 Maserati Mexico. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Civic | Mexico |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 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 | 1488 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |