1992 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1992 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
