2008 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,805 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (494 HP) has 356 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (700 Nm) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2008 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | Cayenne | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4805 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
