2006 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 645 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 944 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |