1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 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 344 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2011 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 2011 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 911 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 911 | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 296 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |