2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 250 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 620 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |