2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1113 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 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2010 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
