2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 108 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.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | HR-V | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
