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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 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 455 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 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). 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 | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
