1996 Honda Today vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Today | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
