2007 Acura RDX vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Acura RDX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RDX.
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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | RDX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
