1984 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 595 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 1977 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 1977 Porsche 928. 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, 1977 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 928 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |
