2004 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 618 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Porsche 356 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 1959 Porsche 356. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord, 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, 2004 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 356 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
