1986 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 930 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Porsche 930 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 1984 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 930 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
