1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. (190 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. 1998 Isuzu Hombre has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Isuzu Hombre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
| Model | Hombre | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |
