1996 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (976 Nm) has 776 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (200 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1996 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 976 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |