2000 Porsche 996 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 156 kg more than 2000 Porsche 996.
Because 2000 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 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, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche 996 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 996 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1531 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2775 mm |
