2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | Cayman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |