2001 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1124 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 Panamera 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 Panamera 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 Panamera (699 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2918 mm |
