2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda CR-Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda CR-Z would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z, 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | CR-Z | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
