2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,189 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1145 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 2007 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2007 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (310 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2007 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Cayenne 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 | 2007 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3189 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |