2003 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 604 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 2012 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |