1996 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |