1983 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Porsche 928 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 1985 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 928 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 86 L |
