2002 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 391 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 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 420 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 67 L |