1992 Porsche 928 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 928 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 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 928 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 928 | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5396 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |