1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1999 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Concerto | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |