2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 123 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 89 L |