2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 21 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Honda Civic 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 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2013 Porsche 911 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. 2013 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4477 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |