2004 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 296 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1299 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
