1995 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1995 Honda Accord and 1995 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 8 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
Because 1995 Porsche 968 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 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Accord | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 968 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 92 L |