2006 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Porsche 911

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 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 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 508 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.

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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2004 Porsche 911
Make Honda Porsche
Model Accord 911
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2360 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 370 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 11.3:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1482 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 64 L


 

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