2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 286 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 2007 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 2007 Porsche 911. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 409 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 89 L |