2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 942 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 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1666 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1688 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2895 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
