2006 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (245 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 179 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
