2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 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 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3594 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |