2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 194 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | Element |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
