2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Porsche GT2
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Porsche GT2 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Porsche GT2 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 2005 Porsche GT2. 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, 2005 Porsche GT2 (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | GT2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |