2006 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 516 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
