2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
