2000 Honda Life vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 746 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
