2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 153 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 308 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2009 Porsche Cayman 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. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
