1984 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 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 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 820 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 1992 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 1992 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 928 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |