2007 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 1981 Porsche 930 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 1981 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 930 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |