2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti weights approximately 342 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | Honda | Ferrari |
| Model | Civic | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 5700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2949 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 110 L |
