1984 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 545 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 1986 Porsche 944 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 1986 Porsche 944. 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 944 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |
