2009 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 648 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 199 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1295 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |