2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 161 kg more than 2011 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | Carrera GT | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 50 L |
