2001 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 92 L |
