1973 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 363 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2649 mm |
