1995 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord.

Because 1990 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 1990 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 748 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (198 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Accord 1990 Porsche 911
Make Honda Porsche
Model Accord 911
Year Released 1995 1990
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2156 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Torque 198 Nm 946 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 7.2:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1118 kg 1335 kg