2008 Honda HR-V vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 10 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 174 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | HR-V | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |