1990 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 189 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 1995 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 1995 Porsche 911. 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 92 L |
