1996 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 15 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 695 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | Panamera |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2918 mm |