2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 179 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Odyssey | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1260 mm |
