1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Concerto | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |