2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |