2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 482 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 2003 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (621 Nm) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 443 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 621 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |