2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 312 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 2009 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 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1666 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |
