1986 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 567 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 1990 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 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |