2004 Honda City vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda City, 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | City | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
