2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (245 HP) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 814 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 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2012 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
