2009 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 291 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
Because 1972 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 1972 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2339 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
