2005 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 356 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 1991 Porsche 928 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 1991 Porsche 928. 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
