2002 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 959 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 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
