2005 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 930 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1671 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |