2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (248 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1050 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 2007 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2007 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2007 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |