1978 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 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 1988 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 944 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
