2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 93 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 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 2011 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
