1987 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 1987 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 1987 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 763 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
