2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 410 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 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 3800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |