1984 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 665 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 2001 Porsche 911 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, 2001 Porsche 911 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2001 Porsche 911 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. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |