2005 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 550 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 1993 Porsche 911 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 1993 Porsche 911. 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |