1984 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Porsche 964
To start off, 1993 Porsche 964 is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 964 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 964 (261 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 964 weights approximately 50 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 1993 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Porsche 964 (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 964 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1993 Porsche 964 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 964 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |