1999 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1974 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 1974 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |