2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 948 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 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2895 mm |
