2003 Honda Z vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Z would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Z | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
