1981 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 959 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
