2001 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
