1973 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 420 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Because 1973 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 1973 Porsche 911. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1973 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1973 Porsche 911 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:
1973 Porsche 911 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 911 | Civic |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 275 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |