1997 Honda Life vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Life | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |