2001 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 290 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |