2002 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Porsche 911

To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Accord 2008 Porsche 911
Make Honda Porsche
Model Accord 911
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2354 cc 3596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 159 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 11.3:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1392 kg 1452 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 67 L