1968 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 163 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Porsche 911 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 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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