1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 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 217 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 911 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 911 | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |