2007 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 473 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1418 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |