1995 Honda Today vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Today | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1808 mm |
