1981 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, both 1981 Honda Accord and 1981 Porsche 936 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,650 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
Because 1981 Porsche 936 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 1981 Porsche 936. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 936 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 632 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 775 kg |
