2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 51 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 2008 Porsche 911 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, 2008 Porsche 911 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Civic 2008 Porsche 911
Make Honda Porsche
Model Civic 911
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1590 cc 3596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 185 km/hour 285 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.3 seconds 5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1354 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 64 L