1973 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 912 (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Porsche 912 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 1977 Porsche 912. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1977 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 912 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2220 mm |