2007 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 944 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |
