1997 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1997 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 465 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Because 1973 Porsche 911 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 1973 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Accord | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |