1984 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 930 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Porsche 930 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 1975 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 930 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |