2001 Honda Z vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 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 2001 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Z | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 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 | 61 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 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 | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
