1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 555 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 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 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 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:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1493 cc |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
