2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 419 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche 911 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 911 | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 371 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |