1999 Honda Z vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Z would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
