2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP) has 276 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 911 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 560 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |