1989 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1989 Honda Accord and 1989 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Porsche 911 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 1989 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1198 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |