1994 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1974 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 1974 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Civic | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |