2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Porsche 911 | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 911 | Accord |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4465 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |