2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 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. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3596 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 135 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 | 10.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1450 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 |
