1998 Honda Today vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2001 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Today | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Today | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 655 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |