2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 337 kg more than 2009 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 rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (193 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
