1996 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 478 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 2010 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 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
