1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 306 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
Because 1996 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 1996 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
