2011 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 17 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 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 2010 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2011 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. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Accord | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
