2004 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 246 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 1975 Porsche 924 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 1975 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 924 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
