1979 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |