1984 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1630 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 2009 Porsche 911 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 2009 Porsche 911. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
