1968 Porsche 906 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 569 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
Because 1968 Porsche 906 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 1968 Porsche 906. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 906 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Porsche 906 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 906 | Civic |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 617 kg | 1186 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |