1988 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1985 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 1985 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1985 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |