2006 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 323 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Porsche 924. 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 924 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |