2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
