2000 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 924 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Porsche 924 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 1979 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 924 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |