2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (341 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 190 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 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 341 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 284 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |