2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 32 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | CR-V | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2202 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
