2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | Cayman |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |