1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 119 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
Because 1973 Ferrari 365 BB 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 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB 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:
1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 365 BB | Civic |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1590 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |