2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 646 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 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 2011 Porsche Panamera. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
