1993 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 605 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Accord | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | Panamera |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1418 mm |