2009 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Porsche 930 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 1977 Porsche 930. 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 930 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |