1990 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 374 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 968 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 1992 Porsche 968. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 968 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 74 L |
