2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 Cayman. 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 Honda Accord (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2687 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |