2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3824 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |