2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Porsche 996
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche 996 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 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, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2000 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 996 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3387 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |