1996 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Porsche 911

To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 286 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 1998 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, 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 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 1998 Porsche 911
Make Honda Porsche
Model Civic 911
Year Released 1996 1998
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1834 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 443 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 583 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1456 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2280 mm


 

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