2005 Porsche 911 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life 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 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1999 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
