2003 Honda Life vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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 (351 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 2003 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 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Life | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Life | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 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 | 351 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 | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |