1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 235 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 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Concerto | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
