1990 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1990 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 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 2001 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Accord | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |