1987 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1987 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 805 kg more than 1987 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Accord | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | Panamera |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |