1998 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
