2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 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 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 500 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |