2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | Panamera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |